Golconda No. 2 Precinct, Pope County, Illinois

Golconda No. 2 Precinct is a precinct in Pope County, Illinois. About 590 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 87.4 sq mi (226 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Golconda No. 2 Precinct in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
590 ± 172
County
Pope County
School district
Pope County Community Unit School District 1
Land area
87.4 sq mi (226 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$65,250 ± $40,756
Median home value
$152,600 ± $76,395
Water area
0.69 sq mi (1.78 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1715191404
Coordinates (central point)
37.480835, -88.494218

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Stone Church Precinct, Hardin County6.9 mi east
  2. Eddyville No. 6 Precinct7.4 mi northwest
  3. Golconda No. 3 Precinct8.2 mi south
  4. Golconda No. 1 Precinct9.2 mi southwest
  5. Monroe Precinct, Hardin County9.4 mi northeast
  6. Mountain Township, Saline County11 mi north

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Golconda No. 2 Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Pope County, largest first

  1. Webster No. 5 Precinct842 people
  2. Eddyville No. 6 Precinct693 people
  3. Golconda No. 3 Precinct691 people
  4. Golconda No. 1 Precinct579 people
  5. Jefferson No. 4 Precinct344 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Pope County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Golconda No. 2 Precinct

Longest day
14 hours 45 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 35 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:35 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:19 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:07 AM4:59 PM9 h 52 min
Feb 156:43 AM5:33 PM10 h 50 min
Mar 157:05 AM7:01 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:19 AM7:29 PM13 h 10 min
May 155:44 AM7:56 PM14 h 12 min
Jun 155:32 AM8:16 PM14 h 44 min
Jul 155:44 AM8:14 PM14 h 30 min
Aug 156:09 AM7:46 PM13 h 37 min
Sep 156:35 AM7:01 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:01 AM6:16 PM11 h 15 min
Nov 156:33 AM4:43 PM10 h 10 min
Dec 157:01 AM4:36 PM9 h 35 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

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A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Pope County or the local office.

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